学个词 – 1854. approval
今天我们要学的词是 approval. Approval 意思是同意,批准。President Obama stated that he has the right to order a military strike against Syria without Congressional…
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今天我们要学的词是 approval. Approval 意思是同意,批准。President Obama stated that he has the right to order a military strike against Syria without Congressional…
今天我们要学的词是 spell trouble. To spell trouble 意思是带来麻烦。两轮援助过后,希腊目前仍然缺少资金。有分析文章说,Greek’s shortfall of cash could spell trouble for the Euro Zone. 希腊资金短缺,可能会给欧元区带来麻烦。在军事打击叙利亚的问题上,法国这次是美国最坚定的同盟。不过,Obama’s decision to…
今天我们要学的词是 pros and cons. Pros and cons 正反两面的论点,利与弊。由于学校宿舍短缺,美国的两人宿舍现在有时要住三个学生。Most students report that there are pros and cons to living in a…
今天我们要学的词是 to the tune of. To the tune of 有总计的意思。近年来,美国很多州石油和天然气产量出现增长。最新数字显示,Higher energy production in the states is boosting people’s energy bottom…
今天我们要学的词是 natural disaster. Natural disaster 自然灾害。最新研究显示,Three of the top 10 cities in the U.S. least likely to be destroyed by…
今天我们要学的词是 compile. Compile 动词,意思是汇编。有报道说,The National Rifle Association has compiled a database of tens of millions of current, former, and prospective…
今天我们要学的词是 informed. Informed 形容词,意思是知情的。More and more restaurants are listing calories next to items on their menus to help customers make…
今天我们要学的词是 a flurry of. A flurry of 意思是一阵,一般是指急促发生的事情。The U.S. held a flurry of diplomatic talks amid international concerns over Syria’s…
今天我们要学的词是 vacant. Vacant 意思是空闲的,空缺的。印第安纳州的城市加里因为工业衰退人口流失,出现大量被遗弃的房屋。The city is offering to sell residents vacant houses for $1 if they meet certain requirements. 加里市的居民,如果符合特定条件,只要花一美元,就可以买下一栋被遗弃的房产。为了缓解州立监狱人满为患的局面,California’s…
今天我们要学的词是 in a pinch. In a pinch 意思是在必要的时候可以做为替补之用。感冒是学生缺课的主要原因,新学年开始之际,医生建议孩子们在学校要注意多洗手,如果条件不允许的话,Hand sanitizer works in a pinch. 免水洗手液也可以做为替代品。咖啡提神谁都知道,不过,A cup of coffee should only be…
今天我们要学的词是 stray. Stray 做为形容词,意思是走失的,流浪的。Stray cats 流浪猫。底特律经济萧条,连动物收容机构也受到影响,有报道说,As many as 50,000 stray dogs are roaming the city. 底特律街头有多达五万条流浪狗到处游荡。A Michigan animal welfare group…
今天我们要学的词是 baseless. Baseless 是形容词,意思是毫无根据的。The Syrian government said the reports that it used nerve gas against civilians are baseless. 叙利亚政府拒绝承认对平民使用神经毒气,称这种说法毫无根据。不久前,印度声称,身穿巴基斯坦军装的人发动突袭,造成五名印度士兵丧生。Pakistan rejected…
今天我们要学的词是 break out. To break out 有突然爆发的意思,一般都是过去时的形态,broke out。A fight broke out outside the bar. 酒吧外面有人大打出手。Several parts of Yosemite National Park…
今天我们要学的词是 counsel. To counsel 是建议,忠告的意思。Her lawyer counseled her against taking legal actions. 律师建议她不要采取法律行动。A U.S. task force recommends that primary care…
今天我们要学的词是 come out. To come out 意思是出柜。A Russian TV anchor was fired after coming out on air. 俄罗斯一个电视主持人在现场直播时出柜,结果被开除。World Wrestling Entertainment…